Wonton Pot Stickers with Soy Reduction |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 45 |
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Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage with white stems and dark green leaves. In a pinch, regular cabbage will do. These appetizersâfull of sausage, cilantro, ginger, and onionâfreeze so well, I always make large batches. Then I have extras to pull out of the freezer at a momentâs notice.Michael Angelo, Spring, Texas Ingredients:
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) |
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar |
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce |
2 fresh basil leaves |
pot stickers: |
1-1/2 cups finely chopped bok choy |
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro |
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot |
1 tablespoon chopped green onion |
1 tablespoon oyster sauce |
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil |
1 pound ground pork |
45 wonton wrappers |
additional ingredient: |
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the mirin, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Add basil; cover and steep for 2 minutes. Remove basil and discard. Cool sauce and transfer to a freezer container.
2. For pot stickers, combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well.
3. Place about 1 tablespoon pork mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water. Fold one corner diagonally over filling and press edges to seal.
4. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking sheet; freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
5. To use pot stickers: Thaw sauce in the refrigerator overnight. Arrange a fourth of the pot stickers 1 in. apart in a greased steamer; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12-14 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160°. Repeat with remaining pot stickers.
6. In a large skillet, cook pot stickers in oil in batches over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sauce. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen (3/4 cup sauce).
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